Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

(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 _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

dearly loved

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

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From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

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From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

full of or producing joy

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

a large number or amount

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the evening before had occurred the Christmas dance, and Richard had led the festivities, with his bride-elect at his side.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

dependable

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

in a softened tone

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

a special situation

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

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From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The Gray homestead was full of wedding guests, the usual family guests of the Christmas house-party.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

which person or people

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

a late time of life

From this reading A STOUT LITTLE CABIN Christmas morning! and the bells in St. Luke's pealing the great old hymn, dear for scores of years to those who had heard it chiming from the ivy-grown towers--"_Adeste, Fideles_."

but in spite of that

From this reading _"Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!"_ Joyful and triumphant, indeed, though yet subdued and humble, since this paradox may be at times in human hearts, was Richard Kendrick, as he stood waiting in the vestibule of St. Luke's, on Christmas morning, for a tryst he had made.

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

From this reading Not with Roberta, for it was not possible for her to be present to-day, but with Ruth Gray, that young sister who had become so like a sister by blood to Richard that, at her suggestion, it had seemed to him the happiest thing in the world to go to church with her on Christmas morning--the morning of the day which was to see his marriage.