Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

(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 An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading _THE CEDARS_.

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From this reading "I like the smell of it," said Clara.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

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From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

be different

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

a social unit living together

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading "I like the smell of it," said Clara.

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I like the smell of it," said Clara.

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

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

having a point

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

somewhat round in appearance or form

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading "I like the smell of it," said Clara.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading _THE CEDARS_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

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

From this reading One of the most common of this family is the arbor vitae, or tree of life--a tree so small as to look like a pointed shrub, and more used for fences than for ornament.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."

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

From this reading "The cypress tribe," said Miss Harson, "differ from the pines, or Coniferae, by not having their fruit in a true cone, but in a roundish head which consists of a small number of scales, sometimes forming a sort of berry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading An arbor-vitae hedge, you know, divides our flower garden from the kitchen-garden and goes all the way down to the brook."