used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Merry Christmas, mother!” he answered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
male cat
From this reading “Merry Christmas, Tom!”
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading LOOKING FOR A SITUATION “Merry Christmas!” called Mrs. Baldwin, as she knocked on Tom’s door that morning.
hard to endure
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went downstairs, and handed to his mother and aunt each a pretty little booklet, which he had purchased at the Emporium at reduced prices.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He hurriedly dressed, trying to keep up a cheerful spirit, but it was hard work.
