used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
(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 "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BEAUTY AND GRACE: THE ASH_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
ASHnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading _BEAUTY AND GRACE: THE ASH_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _BEAUTY AND GRACE: THE ASH_.
for the reason that
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
Clara
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From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
put on clothes
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
a social unit living together
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _BEAUTY AND GRACE: THE ASH_.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
Harson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
and nothing more
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
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 "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
needn't
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From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
oak'snounUS /oʊks/
possessive form of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
by chance
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
soakverbUS /soʊk/
submerge in a liquid
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
soonestadverbUS /ˈsuːnəst/
with the least delay
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
the season of growth
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
express a supposition
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BEAUTY AND GRACE: THE ASH_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
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 "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have put it next to the oak because there is a sort of rivalry between the two as to which can get on its spring dress the soonest, and an old English rhyme says, "'If the oak's before the ash, Then you may expect a splash; But if the ash is 'fore the oak, Then you must beware a soak.'"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What tree comes next, Miss Harson?" asked Clara, on an April day that was mild enough for the piazza.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No," was the reply; "not just like that, perhaps, for the oak is grand and venerable above all our familiar trees, but the ash, which is more especially an American tree, belongs to a large and interesting family, and I am quite sure that you will very much like to hear something about it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You told us so many interesting things about the oak that I suppose we needn't expect to hear of another tree like that."
