Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

take in solid food

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

an opposing military force

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

set up or found

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

plural of “grower” — someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

plural of “ladybug” — small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

above and across; more than

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

a small hard fruit

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

plural of “seedling” — young plant or tree grown from a seed

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

not in physical motion

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading This is sometimes done by putting a great piece of canvas over the tree, forming a sort of tent which prevents the fumes from escaping.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Orange trees are raised from the seed, and the trees produced in this way are called _seedlings_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They do a great deal of good, but still we have to spray the trees.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Growers have to _spray_ or _fumigate_ the trees to destroy the scale that I spoke of which is a great enemy of the orange, to kill the insects, and to wash off dirt.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was found that the ladybugs would eat the scale and so they were brought into California from the East.