used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
at or in or to any place
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You certainly look as if you came from there."
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You certainly look as if you came from there."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading You certainly look as if you came from there."
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
else
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From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
FantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
how
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From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
I'll
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From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You certainly look as if you came from there."
Massa
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From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
MinanounUS /ˈmiːnə/
tropical Asian starlings
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
the light of the Moon
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
MUMMING
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From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Massa, Mina and I had dressed ourselves up in fancy costumes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
express in words
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
in or at that place or location
From this reading You certainly look as if you came from there."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading Down in our streets and up over our hills the moon shines clearer than it does anywhere else on the face of the globe, I'll wager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
at the time that
From this reading CHRISTMAS MUMMING It was Christmas Eve when we went mumming, and oh! how glorious the moonlight was!
in or at the place that
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If any one asks where you are from," said Mother, when we were ready to start, "you can safely say, 'From the Land of Fantasy.'
