AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
BarnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
cabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
celerynounUS /ˈseləri/
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
centred
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From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
cherriesnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
currants
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From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
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 Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
hay-stacks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
NearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barns were being filled, conical hay-stacks were rising in distant meadows, and every one was busy in gathering nature's bounty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the latter vegetable, I set out only a few short rows, regarding it as a delicious luxury to which not very much time could be given.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Nearly all our garden crops needed attention; the grass of the meadow had to be cured into hay, the currants and cherries to be picked, and fall crops, like winter cabbages, turnips, and celery, to be put in the ground.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mr. Jones and Junior, indeed all our neighbors, were working early and late, like ourselves.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT From the experiences just related, it can be seen how largely the stress and strain of the year centred in the month of July.
