used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
(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 Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
annualsnounUS /ˈænuːəlz/
plural of “annual” — (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
biennialadjectiveUS /baɪˈeniəl/
having a life cycle lasting two seasons
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
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 --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
usually; as a rule
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
How
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From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
absolutely essential
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
on one occasion
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
perennialsnounUS /pərˈeniəlz/
plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
self-sow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And as few of them self-sow, it is necessary to plant and carry over every season.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
soul-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
TeachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
in or at the place that
From this reading The biennial seeds are best sown in the seed nursery, where they can be watched and protected.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading --_Longfellow._ BETWEEN the flowers that we have to plant every year,--the annuals,--and those that after once being started continue to greet us summer after summer,--the perennials,--comes a little group of old favorites that has to be planted one summer (and then generally protected from the cold), in order to bring them to their full beauty the second year.
a late time of life
From this reading Flowers that Live Through Two Years In all places then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings, Teaching us by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the late summer the young plants will be big and strong enough to set out in the border, although you must give them a light covering of leaves and litter.
