used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
ABACAnoun
a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
(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 ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
banananounUS /bəˈnænə/
any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
bä-cä
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From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
make right or correct
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
else
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From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
Francisco
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From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
Francisco's
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From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
of great significance or value
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
LuzonnounUS /ˈluːzɑːn/
the main island of the Philippines
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
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 Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading A field is planted by setting out, at regular intervals, shoots from old plants.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
express in words
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading ABACA "Manila hemp," as it is so commonly called, is not really hemp at all, but a plant closely related to the banana and so strongly resembling it that some persons are unable to tell the difference.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nowhere else in the world does it grow so well, and in southern Luzon where Francisco lived, the soil is especially well suited for its cultivation.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Francisco's father had a good many acres devoted to it, and his crop yielded him a good income.
ä
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From this reading The correct name for this is abaca (ä'-bä-cä), and it is probably the most important crop produced in the Philippine Islands.
