(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 “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
box-hedges
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From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Even the shade-trees have been pruned and cleaned out.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the shade-trees have been pruned and cleaned out.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
hadn't
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From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
How
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From this reading How well it looks.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How well it looks.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading How well it looks.”
engage in
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
mowedverbUS /moʊd/
past form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
Natalie
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From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
being perceived or observed
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even the shade-trees have been pruned and cleaned out.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
prunedverbUS /pruːnd/
past form of “prune” — cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading Even the shade-trees have been pruned and cleaned out.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
shade-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the shade-trees have been pruned and cleaned out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How well it looks.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What has been done, Jimmy, to make everything look so trim and nice?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Rachel labored breathlessly with the baggage, she failed to notice any changes in the appearance of the house or grounds, but Natalie saw an improvement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hadn’t really noticed, Natalie, but now that you draw attention to the fact, I see they have trimmed the box-hedges along all the paths, and the grass has been mowed.
