Chapter LXXI · Chapter 71

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

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

(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 By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

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

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

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

From this reading ON THE CULTIVATION OF FRUIT.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

being one more than seven

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading ON THE CULTIVATION OF FRUIT.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

plural of “hazelnut” — any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

a message received and understood

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

heighten or intensify

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

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 A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

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

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

come into possession of

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE CULTIVATION OF FRUIT.

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

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE CULTIVATION OF FRUIT.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

possessing material wealth

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

except for; apart from

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

get by special effort

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

watch and direct

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

carry out

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

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

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

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

From this reading ON THE CULTIVATION OF FRUIT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

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

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

plural of “walnut” — nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

(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 The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

in or at the place that

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

which person or people

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A mother, who will take pains to inspire a love for such pursuits, in her children, and who will aid and superintend them, will save them from many temptations; and, at a trifling expense, secure to them and herself a rich reward, in the choicest fruits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By a little attention to this matter, a lady, with the help of her children, can obtain a rich abundance of all kinds of fruit.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The information given in this work, on this subject, may be relied on, as sanctioned by the most experienced nursery-men.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

a late time of life

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The writer has resided in families, where little boys, of eight, ten, and twelve years old, amused themselves, under the direction of their mother, in planting walnuts, chestnuts, and hazelnuts, for future time; as well as in planting and inoculating young fruit-trees, of all descriptions.