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From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
CULTIVATEDadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
Fairy-Caps
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From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
FOXGLOVEnounUS /ˈfɑːksɡlʌv/
any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
foxgloves
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From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
others
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From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
select carefully from a group
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
participate in games or sport
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps there are foxgloves growing in your garden now.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
thimble-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of a thimble
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If there are, pick five blossoms off the stalk, selecting a large one for your thumb and a small one for your little finger; the others should be of a size in between these two.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
in the company of; together with
From this reading CULTIVATED FOXGLOVE Fairy-Caps [= Do not play with foxgloves.]
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DO you know the cultivated foxglove with its tall spikes of thimble-shaped flowers, prettily spotted inside?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (Fig. 94.) And do you know that these flowers will fit on the ends of your fingers like tall caps on the heads of little fairies?
