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A Garden with House Attached
A Garden with House Attached

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of A Garden with House Attached is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.
As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.
Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.
Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.
The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.
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A Garden with House Attached

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of A Garden with House Attached is here in full — 59 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.
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As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.
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Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.
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Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.
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The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

annuals noun US /ˈænuːəlz/

plural of “annual” — (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year

From this reading “_Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.”

asters noun US /ˈæstərz/

plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers

From this reading “Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.”

catalogues noun US /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading “As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.”

cosmos noun US /ˈkɑːz.moʊs/

The universe seen as a well-ordered whole governed by rational nature.

From this reading “Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.”

lengthen verb US /ˈleŋθən/

make longer

From this reading “As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.”

perennials noun US /pərˈeniəlz/

plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more

From this reading “_Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.”

petunias noun US /pəˈtuːniəz/

plural of “petunia” — any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers

From this reading “Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.”

seedsman noun US /ˈsiːdzmən/

a dealer in seeds

From this reading “As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

sweet peas adjective + noun counted as “sweet pea”

climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers

In this reading “The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.”

in accordance preposition + noun

In this reading “Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.”

come pouring verb + adjective

In this reading “As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.”

first week adjective + noun

In this reading “Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

allurements

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

AnnualsnounUS /ˈænuːəlz/

plural of “annual” — (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/

expected hopefully

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

astersnounUS /ˈæstərz/

plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

bloomnounUS /bluːm/

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

cataloguesnounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

CollectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

cosmosnounUS /ˈkɑːz.moʊs/

The universe seen as a well-ordered whole governed by rational nature.

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

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 Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

frostnounUS /frɔːst/

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

hopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/

make longer

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

mid-Aprilnoun

the middle part of April

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

nasturtiums

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

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

peasnounUS /piːz/

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

perennialsnounUS /pərˈeniəlz/

plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

petuniasnounUS /pəˈtuːniəz/

plural of “petunia” — any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

pinverbUS /pɪn/

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/

flowing profusely

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

PrizenounUS /praɪz/

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

pursenounUS /pɜːrs/

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

seednounUS /siːd/

a small hard fruit

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

seedsmannounUS /ˈsiːdzmən/

a dealer in seeds

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

seedsman's

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

From this reading As February days lengthen the seedsman's catalogues come pouring in.

selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/

more slowly

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/

very drunk

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

sowverbUS /saʊ/

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The nasturtiums and sweet peas may be soaked over night and put in earlier, the _latter_ the moment frost is out of the ground, the _former_ about mid-April.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

well-orderedadjective

ordered well

From this reading _Annuals_ A well-ordered garden is, in a measure, dependent upon the annuals, coming in bloom (as they do) after most of the perennials have had their short summer hour.

well-triedadjective

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Time was when I anticipated the season by starting, in early March, window boxes of asters, petunias, cosmos, and nasturtiums; experience has since taught me to await the slower seed time appointed for me by wise Mother Nature and sow in the open about the first week in May.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Turning a resolute back on the allurements and temptations of "Prize Collections" I find it safer to pin my hopes to some well-tried seedsman, and selecting in accordance with experience and the length of my purse, send in an early order.

Chapter 11 of A Garden with House Attached by Sarah Warner Brooks holds 59 sentences, grouped into 12 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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