Chapter I

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

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

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

endowed with authority

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

shining intensely

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a form of solitaire that involves gambling

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

gotten under control

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

carry on a conversation

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a state of warm snug comfort

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

arranged into groups

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

foreshadow or presage

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

free from external control and constraint

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

within a building

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

a small worthless amount

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

on one occasion

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

approval to do something

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a coniferous tree

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a full supply

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the day after today

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

a yellow quartz

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

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

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.

the act of using

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

precisely as stated

From this reading A heavy snowstorm promises plenty of sport for tomorrow, but at present the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

during the time that

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading And while the story-teller is slowly choosing his subjects he hears the children's impatient whispers of "The Snow Man," "Prince Winter," "The Legend of Holly," "The Animals' Christmas Tree."

which person or people

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The selections from James Russell Lowell, Edna Dean Proctor, Celia Thaxter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith M. Thomas, Margaret Deland, John Townsend Trowbridge, and Frank Dempster Sherman are used by permission of, and by special arrangement with, Houghton, Mifflin Company, authorized publishers of their works.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day_ _Editors of "The Emerald Story Book," "The Topaz Story Book," "The Turquoise Story Book," "Children's Plays," Etc._ To T. C. and E. C. Jack of Edinburgh for permission to use "Holly" and the legend of the "Yew" from "Shown to the Children Series"; to Frederick A. Stokes Company for "The Voice of the Pine Trees," from "Myths and Legends of Japan"; to the Wessels Company for "The First Winter" by W. W. Canfield; to Julia Dodge for permission to use two poems by Mary Mapes Dodge; to the Christian Herald for a poem by Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.; to Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd for "The Pine and the Flax" by Albrekt Segerstedt; to the Outlook Company for a story by Mine Morishima; to the Independent for the poem "Who Loves the Trees Best?"; to Laura E. Richards for her story "Christmas Gifts"; to George Putnam and Sons for "Silver Bells" by Hamish Hendry, and "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde; to the Churchman for a story by John P. Peters; to Dodd, Mead and Company for the story "Holly" from the "Story Hour"; and "Prince Winter" from "The Four Seasons" by Carl Ewald; to George Jacobs for "A Legend of St. Nicholas" from "In God's Garden" by Amy Steedman; to A. Flanagan Company for "The New Year's Bell" from "Christ-Child Tales" by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot; to Jay T. Stocking and the Pilgrims Press for "The Snowball That Didn't Melt" from "The Golden Goblet"; to the New York State Museum for permission to use two stories contained in Bulletin 125, by Mrs. H. M. Converse; to Small, Maynard and Company for "A Song of the Snow," from "Complete Works of Madison Cawein."

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

From this reading "Once upon a time," in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire.