used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
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From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
(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 Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
for the reason that
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
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 --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
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 Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
march in a procession
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Four steps must be taken before starting actual work:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ah, but the plans should all be laid then, and many things started in the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
warblingverbUS /ˈwɔːrbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
in or at the place that
From this reading First Steps Toward a Garden And because the breath of flowers is far sweeter in the air (where it comes and goes, like the warbling of music) than in the hand, therefore nothing is more fit for that delight than to know what be the flowers and plants that do best perfume the air.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Does that sound strange,--with cold winds and occasional snow?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading --_Bacon._ IF you want a flower garden, you can begin work as early as March.
