Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

any specific behavior

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

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

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

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From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

every person

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

the cultivation of plants

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

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From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

and nothing more

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

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From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

an amount of time

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

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

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

an educational institution

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

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

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

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

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

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

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

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

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

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

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

extremely

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

two times

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

being of use or service

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading Each flower seemed twice as beautiful when they had helped to grow it, and the vegetables of their own cultivation were voted prize-winners.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Miss Chadwick, Miss Carr, and Miss Ormrod were tremendously busy on the land, and gave the school a thorough initiation into the principles of gardening.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The girls studied birds, noted what insects they ate, and how useful they were in a garden; they learned the life-histories of certain insects, and the causes of some plant diseases; they organized an amateur weather bureau, and kept charts of the progress of their crops.

at the time that

From this reading Everybody agreed that the new regime was much more interesting than that of the old days when the gardening had all been done for them, and they had only lounged about the lawn and played tennis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Green-eyed Monster With the summer term came a period of great outdoor activity at Pendlemere.