used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
ardesia
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From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
BeautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
terminate
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
carnationsnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
GiftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
the act of giving
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Cut flowers always afford joy, from an inexpensive bunch of carnations to the choicest American Beauties.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
immediately past
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
for more time
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
PoinsettianounUS /ˌpɔɪnˈsetiːə/
tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
shatterverbUS /ˈʃætər/
break into many pieces
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
confined on all sides
From this reading Poinsettia has been steadily increasing in popularity, and can be surrounded by ferns that will live on indefinitely.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The Christmas blooming plants, however, last much longer, and the rich scarlet berries of the ardesia will survive the holiday season by several months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading --_Moore._ CHRISTMAS giving to the flower lover is a matter of delight, for if you stop to think you will know what the recipient will be sure to appreciate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gifts that will Please a Flower Lover You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
