Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

(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 I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

From this reading But Malcolm repeated: "_Amentaceous_--_ament_.

(of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkins

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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

From this reading _MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: THE OAK_.

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Malcolm repeated: "_Amentaceous_--_ament_.

plural of “catkin” — a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

weak from exhaustion

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

a social unit living together

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

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From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading _MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: THE OAK_.

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

From this reading But Malcolm repeated: "_Amentaceous_--_ament_.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading _MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: THE OAK_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

bring forth or yield

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

recurring again and again

From this reading But Malcolm repeated: "_Amentaceous_--_ament_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Oh dear!" sighed Clara at the hard name.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading _MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: THE OAK_.

that is on a string

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading _MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: THE OAK_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."

an affirmative

From this reading I know, Miss Harson: it's _catkins_" "Yes, it means trees which produce their flowers in catkins, or looking as if strung on long drooping stems; and the oak is the monarch of this family, and in Great Britain of all the forest-trees.

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

From this reading "Here," said Miss Harson, "is a small branch from an oak tree containing the young leaves and the catkins, which come out together; for the oak belongs, like the willow and the maple, to the division of _amentaceous_ plants."