aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
anew
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
for the reason that
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
berrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
BotanistsnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪsts/
plural of “botanist” — a biologist specializing in the study of plants
From this reading Botanists, however, call the vine _Mitchella repens_.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Botanists, however, call the vine _Mitchella repens_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
make calm or still
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
coral-redadjective
of red tinged with coral
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
Ellen
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From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
provide as food
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Botanists, however, call the vine _Mitchella repens_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
JARSnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
MITCHELLAnoun
creeping evergreen herbs of North America
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
not divisible by two
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
repens
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From this reading Botanists, however, call the vine _Mitchella repens_.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
Theodora
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From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
precisely as stated
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the old farm we called the vivid green creeping vine that bears those coral-red berries in November, "partridge berry," because partridge feed on the berries and dig them from under the snow.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading MITCHELLA JARS Cold weather was again approaching.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading October had been very wet; but bright, calm days of Indian summer followed in November.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And about that time Catherine, Theodora and Ellen had an odd adventure while out in the woods gathering partridge berries.
