used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
AgriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
antnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
chinchnoun
bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
cucumbernounUS /ˈkjuːkəmbər/
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
curculio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
give a description of
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
HessiannounUS /ˈheʃən/
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
held dear
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
not any; not one
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
sluggardnoun
an idle slothful person
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
in the near future
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
squashverbUS /skwɑːʃ/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
squash-and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading [Early blooming and extremely dwarf joke for the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Plant as soon as there is no danger of frosts, in drills four inches apart.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
tomatonounUS /təˈmeɪtoʊ/
mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
wall-flower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
watermelonnounUS /ˈwɔːtərmelən/
an African melon
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
weevilnounUS /ˈwiːvəl/
any of several families of mostly small beetles that feed on plants and plant products; especially snout beetles and seed beetles
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Agriculture has a charm about it which I can not adequately describe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every product of the farm is furnished by nature with something that loves it, so that it will never be neglected.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading The grain crop is loved by the weevil, the Hessian fly, and the chinch bug; the watermelon, the squash-and the cucumber are loved by the squash bug; the potato is loved by the potato bug; the sweet corn is loved by the ant, thou sluggard; the tomato is loved by the cut worm; the plum is loved by the curculio, and so forth, and so forth, so that no plant that grows need be a wall-flower.
