used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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Claus
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From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
the time during which someone's life continues
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greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE PRACTICAL JOKE.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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NED
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New-Year
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading THE PRACTICAL JOKE.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
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a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
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 Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
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
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sugar-plums
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From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE CHRISTMAS STORY OF UNCLE NED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading OR THE CHRISTMAS STORY OF UNCLE NED.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
at the time that
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
showing curiosity
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ye are associated with pleasant recollections of old Santa Claus and sugar-plums--with bright visions of a cheerful fireside, merry games, pleasant stories, and happy, smiling faces.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Welcome, merry Christmas and New-Year! prized by children above all other days in the year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading First comes Christmas Eve, when each young face beams with eager curiosity and delightful anticipation--all wondering and guessing what they shall find in their stockings next morning; while the eldest sister, with looks of mystery and of importance, shares her mother's councils, and helps to distribute the precious stores.
