Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

(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 Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading Are we going to-day?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

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From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

the act of departing

From this reading Are we going to-day?"

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

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From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading The jingling of sleigh-bells.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The jingling of sleigh-bells.

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

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

on one occasion

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

done under pressure

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading The jingling of sleigh-bells.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

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

From this reading The jingling of sleigh-bells.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

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From this reading Are we going to-day?"

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

From this reading Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Oh, Alice, it's beautiful!" exclaimed Ellen; "look how the sun is shining! and 'tisn't very cold.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Are we going to-day?"

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

(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 Well frosted the panes of glass were, but at the corners and edges, unmistakeable bright gleams of light came in.

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

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Before Ellen's eyes were open the next morning — almost before she awoke — the thought of the Christmas visit, the sleigh- ride, John Humphreys, and the weather, all rushed into her mind at once, and started her half up in the bed to look out of the window.