23rd
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From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
Aubrey
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From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
carpentrynounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntri/
the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
Cocksmoor
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From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
DecorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
DickienounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
Dickie's
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From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
Dr
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From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
Gertrude
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From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
handinessnoun
skillfulness with the hands
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
jacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
KnewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
MinsternounUS /ˈmɪnstər/
any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
Stoneborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
suppleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpəl/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
TenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mary, always highly efficient in that line, joined them; and Leonard's handiness and dexterity in the arts relating to carpentry were as quietly useful as little Dickie's bright readiness in always handing whatever was wanting.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The work was pretty well over, when Aubrey, who had just arrived with leave for a week, came down, and made it desultory.
WHITTIERnounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Dickie, whose imagination had been a good deal occupied by his soldier uncle, wanted to study him, and Gertrude was never steady when Aubrey was near.
Wilmot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Tender as woman; manliness and meekness In him were so allied, That those who judged him by his strength or weakness, Knew but a single side.--J. WHITTIER It promised to be a brilliant Christmas at Stoneborough, though little Dickie regarded the feast coming in winter as a perverse English innovation, and was grand on the superiority of supple jack above holly.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Decorations had been gradually making their way into the Minster, and had advanced from being just tolerated to being absolutely delighted in; but Dr. Spencer, with his knack of doing everything, was sorely missed as a head, and Mr. Wilmot insisted that the May forces should come down and work the Minster, on the 23rd, leaving the Eve for the adornment of Cocksmoor, after the return of its incumbent.
