used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
anew
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
brieferadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfər/
comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
BulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
GladiolusnounUS /ˌɡlædiˈoʊləs/
any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
immediately past
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
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 Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
engage in
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
not any; not one
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
SalvianounUS /ˈsælviə/
any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
Salvias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
get by special effort
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Gladiolus is another effective flower, and should find place in the perennial borders.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Border Bulbs_ The Salvias, grouped in the perennial border, make a fine color show.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Plant bulbs about the middle of May, and again in July, and thus secure a long flowering time, as a light frost does no harm to the plant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
well-grown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
at the time that
From this reading Coming when the earlier brightness of the season has passed, their scarlet clumps last from late August to the time of frost.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Raised from seed their flowering season is briefer, and, as the plants are comparatively inexpensive, it is well to get their full worth by setting out well-grown Salvia plants in early June.
