used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
BUTTERWICK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTERWICK PURSUED HORTICULTURE_.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
horticulturaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrtəˈkʌltʃərəl/
of or relating to the cultivation of plants
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
HORTICULTUREnounUS /ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading BUTTERWICK PURSUED HORTICULTURE_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _HOW MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _HOW MR.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
not any; not one
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
a person who is being chased
From this reading BUTTERWICK PURSUED HORTICULTURE_.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
get by special effort
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
the act of using
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
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 Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man named Brown was recommended as an expert, and Mr. Butterwick engaged him.
which person or people
From this reading Soon after he moved out from the city to live in the village Mr. Butterwick determined to secure the services of a good gardener who could be depended upon to produce from the acre surrounding the house the largest possible crop of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Mr. Butterwick has no acquaintance with the horticultural art, he instructed Brown to use his own judgment in fixing up the place, and Brown said he would.
