adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
Atterson
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From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
boarding-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
CampnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
dooryardnoun
a yard outside the front or rear door of a house
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
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 It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
Hiram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
Jeptha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
spaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The old Atterson place” as it was called in the neighborhood, began to take on a brisk appearance these days.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a month too early to think of planting many flowers; but Hiram had bought some seeds, and he showed Sister how to prepare boxes for them in the sunny kitchen windows, along with the other plant boxes; and around the front porch he spaded up a strip, enriched it well, and almost the first seeds put into the ground on the farm were the sweet peas around this porch.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sister, with the help of Old Lem Camp, had long since raked the dooryard clean and burned the rubbish which is bound to gather during the winter.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Mother Atterson was very fond of these flowers and had always managed to coax some of them to grow even in the boarding-house back yard.
YearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Years before there had been flower beds in front; but Uncle Jeptha had allowed the grass to overrun them.
