used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
(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 They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
ARISTOCRACYnounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
the two together, not just one
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
clothing in general
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
floristnounUS /ˈflɑːrɪst/
someone who grows and deals in flowers
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
usually; as a rule
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
haven't
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From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
of great significance or value
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
irisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
lov'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
loveliest
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From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
engage in
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
not any; not one
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
peonynounUS /ˈpiːəni/
any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
PerennialsnounUS /pərˈeniəlz/
plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
move upward
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
and nothing more
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
sunflowernounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊər/
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
express in words
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
tubernounUS /ˈtuːbər/
a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
turn'd
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From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A few of the perennials, such as the peony and the iris, grow so slowly that generally people haven't the patience to wait for them to flower from seed, and instead try to get some roots from their more fortunate friends, or buy from a florist.
at the time that
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
which person or people
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are strong and sturdy (good points in both people and flowers), and can be depended on to appear about a certain time, make us a nice visit with all their loveliest clothes, and show their appreciation of our attention and care by returning every season with increased beauty and grace.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading --_Moore._ THAT big word ARISTOCRACY simply means "those who rise above the rest of the community in any important respect,"--and rightly, indeed, are the perennials called "the aristocrats of the garden."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Flowers that come up Every Year by Themselves (Perennials) No, the heart that has truly lov'd never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets The same look which she turn'd when he rose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I will tell you more about this class in connection with the bulb and tuber families.
