used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
adhesivenounUS /ædˈhiːsɪv/
a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading If the soil be sandy and loose, spade in clay and ashes.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
Bridgeman's
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From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
Buel
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From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading If the soil be sandy and loose, spade in clay and ashes.
clayeyadjectiveUS /ˈkleɪi/
resembling or containing clay
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
Downing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
EncyclopaedianounUS /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
GardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
GardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
HorticulturenounUS /ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
Hovey's
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From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
LandscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading If the soil be sandy and loose, spade in clay and ashes.
Loudon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
manurenounUS /məˈnʊr/
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading If the soil be sandy and loose, spade in clay and ashes.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
SpadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
(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 Spade it in, as deep as possible, and mix it well.
well-rotted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _On the Preparation of Soil._ If the garden soil be clayey, and adhesive, put on a covering of sand, three inches thick, and the same depth of well-rotted manure.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ON THE CARE OF YARDS AND GARDENS.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The authorities consulted in the preparation of this and kindred chapters, are, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Gardening, Bridgeman's Young Gardener, Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture, the writings of Judge Buel,[T] and Downing's Landscape Gardening.
