adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
Amy
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
BeneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
carolsnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
CHRISTMASnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CHRISTMAS DAY.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
Etc
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
FierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
Joaquin
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
mirthfuladjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
mother-eyes
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From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
pealingnoun
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
PeasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
Powelson
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
RingverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
Susan
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
TellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
tenderer
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From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
Therese
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From this reading Margaret Sydney, Susan Coolidge, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Amy Therese Powelson, Etc.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
to-day
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From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Christmas chimes are pealing high Beneath the solemn Christmas sky, And blowing winds their notes prolong Like echoes from an angel's song; Good will and peace, peace and good will Ring out the carols glad and gay, Telling the heavenly message still That Christ the Child was born to-day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We went to the show one night, And it certainly was a great sight, This tiger to see, Fierce as he could be, And roaring with all his might.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading In lowly hut and palace hall Peasant and king keep festival, And childhood wears a fairer guise, And tenderer shine all mother-eyes; The aged man forgets his years, The mirthful heart is doubly gay, The sad are cheated of their tears, For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
