used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
(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 At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
to come or go into
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
highnesses
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From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
a social unit living together
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
the literary culture
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
loveliest
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From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
not any; not one
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
papa'snounUS /ˈpɑːpɑːz/
possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
pillar-post
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From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
confined on all sides
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
tea-gowns
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From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
tea-table
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From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here at five o'clock the tea-table is placed in the centre of the hall, and is presided over by the princess in the loveliest of tea-gowns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are generally four or five large dogs to add to the circle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
up to a particular time
From this reading Their royal highnesses arrange these presents all themselves, and no one is permitted to enter till the evening.
very small
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
which person or people
From this reading It is a pretty sight to see her surrounded by her three little girls, who look like tiny fairies, and who run about to put "papa's" letters in the large pillar-post box at one end of the hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At Christmas the hall looks like a large bazaar, being then filled with the most costly and beautiful tables, with a large Christmas tree in the centre and objects all around the sides of the hall full of presents for the household and visitors.
