used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
Betsey
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From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
Betsey's
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From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
dahlias
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From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
Ebenezer
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From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
set up or found
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
gay-colored
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From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
heart's-ease
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From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
mignonettenoun
Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
peoniesnounUS /ˈpiːəniz/
plural of “peony” — any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
a light shade of red
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
pruningnounUS /ˈpruːnɪŋ/
something that has been pruned off of a plant
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
sun-bonnet
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From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
sweet-william
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From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
Trinkett
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From this reading Miss Betsey Trinkett had risen betimes this Friday morning.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After a time she straightened herself and stood gazing at the view, her quaint little figure, in its old-time gay-colored gown, looking not unlike the flowers among which it stood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
at the time that
From this reading Ebenezer, the "hired man," when he came back from driving the cows to pasture, found her hard at work, in her huge sun-bonnet and garden gloves, pruning the box that formed the border of the old-fashioned garden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
a Caucasian
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had planned to do some work in her garden, and, besides, Miss Betsey was an early riser.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Here bloomed together in delicious profusion roses--white, red, and pink--sweet-william, dahlias, peonies, mignonette, and heart's-ease, while the labyrinth which wound in and out among them was the pride of Miss Betsey's heart.
