glossary of a christmast carols

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Christmas Eve: The evening or the whole day before Christmas Day.
Clerk: A person employed to keep records or perform general tasks in an office, etc.
Nephew: A son of one's brother or sister.
Kind: Of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person.
Partner: One who is associated with another; an associate.

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Suddenly: Happening, coming, made, or done quickly or unexpectedly.
Knocker: A hinged knob, bar, etc., on a door, to use for knocking.
Meal: Food served and eaten at one time.
Swing: To move (the hand or something held) with a movement back and forth, forward and backward, or round and round.
Loudly: Marked by high volume of sound.
Frightened: Scared.
Chains: A series of metal rings passing through one another, used for hauling, for supporting, or as decoration.

Tremble: To shake with short, quick movements, as from fear or cold; quake.
Striking: Noticeable; conspicuous.

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Robe: A long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
Bright: Giving off or reflecting light.
Above: In, at, or to a higher place, position, or rank.
Alone: Separate, apart; by oneself.
Bring: To carry or cause (someone or something) to come toward the speaker; convey.
Kind: Having a good nature or way of behaving; compassionate.

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Warehouse: A building for the storage of goods or merchandise.
Apprentice: A person who works for another in order to learn a trade.
Wife: A woman joined in marriage to a man.
Guest: A person who spends some time at another's home in a social activity, as a visit or party.
Tormenting: To cause (someone) to feel severe suffering.

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Husband: A married man.
Alone: Separate, apart.
Dying: About to die.
Nightcap: A cap of the head, intended to be warm in the bed. 

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Lies: To be in a horizontal or flat position, as on a bed or the ground; recline (often fol. by down).

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Bless: To ask for God's divine favor upon or for.
Crutch: A staff or support to assist a person in walking, usually having a crosspiece at one end to fit under the armpit.
Let's drink to: To show one's good wishes by swallowing some wine or other drink.
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Patience: The ability to control one's feelings in spite of misfortune or pain, without complaining.
Debt: An obligation to pay or perform something.