used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
anew
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
Audrey
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From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
didn't
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From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
take in solid food
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
your parents
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
the act of departing
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
he'd
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From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
herbaceousadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪʃəs/
characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
kitchen-garden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
lemon-thyme
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From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
engage in
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
messingverbUS /ˈmesɪŋ/
-ing form of “mess” — eat in a mess hall
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
mongst
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From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
p'ison
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From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
p'isonous
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From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
parsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
poppiesnounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
not in physical motion
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
carry out
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Poppies was p'ison, so he'd been always led to believe, and he didn't believe in p'isonous things being planted 'mongst what folks was asked to eat."
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
TomsnounUS /tɑːmz/
plural of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
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 Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading In the Vicarage garden the 'herb bed' had developed into a handsome herbaceous border, varied by patches here and there of feathery parsley, a bush of sage, a clump of lemon-thyme, and mint.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
(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 Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another summer has come and gone, for it is September now, but a September so warm and sunny and beautiful that, if it were not for the changing tints on the trees, one might well imagine it was still June.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Job Toms had retired again to his kitchen-garden, for "he didn't hold with messing up flowers and herbs together, and nothing wasn't going to make him believe but what planting poppies next to parsley was bad for the parsley.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year had passed since Granny Carlyle went to her rest and Audrey returned to the Vicarage to take up her duties there again.
