used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRACE OF OFFERS.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
BRACEverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading A BRACE OF OFFERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
buttercupsnounUS /ˈbʌtərkʌps/
plural of “buttercup” — any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
Colburne
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From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
dandelionsnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪənz/
plural of “dandelion” — any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
etc
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From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
apart from; not including
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
immediately past
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At last Colburne gave Mrs. Carter a bouquet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRACE OF OFFERS.
OFFERSnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading A BRACE OF OFFERS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple 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 He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fond as he was of pets and of most things which are, or stand as emblems of innocence, he cared very little for flowers except as features of a landscape.
which person or people
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a more significant act than the reader who loves flowers will perceive without an explanation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was conscious of a gratification in walking along a field path which ran through dandelions, buttercups, etc.; but he never would have thought of picking one of them for his own pleasure any more than of picking a maple tree.
