used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
I'll
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From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
I'm
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From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
Lovemore
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From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
a woman of refinement
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
engage in
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
by chance
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
Priscilla
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From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
spading
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From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
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 “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
precisely as stated
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She planted very carefully the seeds given her by Madam Lovemore, and waited impatiently for the first bits of green to appear.
we'll
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From this reading “A bit late, perhaps, but we’ll get something out of it.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The summer days which followed were delightful ones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Guess while I’m at it, I’ll make a vegetable garden too,” announced Jack, after he had finished the flower beds.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Priscilla reminded Jack of his promise to help her make a garden; so he worked hard, clearing the ground back of the cabin, and spading up beds under her directions.
