used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
(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 There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
in addition
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SOME CROSSROADS.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
balsams
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From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
brewsnounUS /bruːz/
plural of “brew” — drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
CROSSROADSnounUS /ˈkrɔːsroʊdz/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading AT SOME CROSSROADS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
dittanynoun
Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
Dr
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From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
feverfewnounUS /ˈfiːvərfjuː/
bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
fro
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From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
the act of departing
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
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 For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
medicinaladjectiveUS /məˈdɪsənəl/
having the properties of medicine
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
move hurridly
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
salvesnounUS /sɑːvz/
plural of “salve” — semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
Shippen
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From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
simples
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From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AT SOME CROSSROADS.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
not in physical motion
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But there were countless roses and garden flowers of all the old-fashioned sorts, and sweet herbs and herbs for all kinds of medicinal brews.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much confusion in the old house, putting fine things and ornaments away and packing family heirlooms and silver.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was also much going to and fro, and after a few days Primrose, with her attendant, Patty, went out to the farm, then in all its beauty of greenness, though the fruit blooms were over.
women's
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From this reading For though Dr. Shippen and Dr. Rush had begun to protest against "old women's doses," many still had faith in them and kept to feverfew and dittany and golden rod and various other simples, and made cough balsams and salves.
