Chapter XII

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

(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 Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

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

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

plural of “conifer” — any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

lively and spirited

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

the amount per unit size

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

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From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

remove the dust from

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

widely distributed chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees or vines

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

reflecting light

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GUSTAVO.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

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

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

set afire or burning

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

the quality of being high or lofty

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

in a methodical manner

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

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

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

above and across; more than

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

plural of “petunia” — any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

having the sense of smell

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

with skill

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

confined on all sides

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

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From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

possessing sweep

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Conifers grew in appropriate spots, each surrounded by a formal bed in which rows of petunias crept as if on their knees, before some lordly araucaria, or the insolent loftiness of a dragon-tree all spikes and blades.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

very small

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

a craftsman who upholsters furniture

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

green foliage

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

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

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

accept gladly

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

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

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He looked at him and a friendly smile lighted up his melancholy face in token of welcome; then they both gazed out--for they were sitting by the window, at the fresh and scented verdure of the garden, over which the showers from the garden hose swept like a light broom of water, laying the dust, startling the birds, frightening the butterflies, drowning the insects and caressing the plants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Skilfully directed by the gardener, it penetrated the glistening density of the euonymus shrubs, dashing off the surface of the leaves in jets of spray sparkling with miniature rainbows.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The garden was a new one, one of those parterres that are turned out complete by the nurseryman as the furniture of a house is turned out by the upholsterer; methodically planted with a tiny wood, lawns, orchards, rockeries bordered with ivy, and baskets full of sweet-william and convolvulus.