Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

in the past

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

in an amicable manner

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

dearly loved

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

in a generous manner

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

plural of “hollyhock” — any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

of a pale purple color

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

not any; not one

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

having the sense of smell

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Removing to other quarters the old inhabitants of the bed "The Man with the Hoe" dug deep and spared not for manure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

in a resolute manner

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Here, every spring-time, the Lady caused to be planted her Dahlia bulbs--by no means the choicest of their kind, but taking amicably to the situation, and every autumn generously contributing their scarlet, lavender, and purple bloom to the color scheme of the big bowpots that adorned the side table in the "Mansion House" hall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

the act of using

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.

which person or people

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the place suggested for this use by him who had left me, and with many tender thoughts of the beloved one I undertook the carrying out of his wishes.

a late time of life

From this reading Four years ago, late in July, to deaden the pain of a new bereavement, I prepared this bed for the reception of a few dozen Hollyhock plants.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading _Hollyhocks and Violets_ Hard by the Lover's walk, in an old-time bed, a blue Flower-de-luce, some roots of white and purple Phlox, a bunch or two of "Leaf-for-ever," and another of scented yellow Lilies, had long stoutly held their own.