used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
anew
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
with anger
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
Antonio
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From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
a youthful male person
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
carefully weighed
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
cuffedverbUS /kʌft/
past form of “cuff” — hit with the hand
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
at any time
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
FrayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
roused to anger
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
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 Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
melonnounUS /ˈmelən/
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
Identical; not different.
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
an educational institution
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
two times
From this reading Think twice”--he cuffed him heartily as many times--”ere ever you set foot to ground again.”
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading So it came about that the gardener was driven almost distracted by the peril of his choicest vegetables and flowers; for the boys had not the same passionate regard for the growing things that he had.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pushed the boy from him, and then regarded him as if sorry he had not been more liberal with his blows.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WHILE the little fleet destined for the mad enterprise lay in port, it was considered advisable to restrain the boys of the convent school within the walls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See there, now!” said Fray Antonio, angrily, as he held one of the boys by the collar of his jacket, “you have planted your clumsy foot on the stem of my choicest melon, and it lacked a day of perfect ripening.
