Chapter IX

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

in addition

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

bringing death

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

someone who grows and deals in flowers

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

informal terms for money

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

plural of “radish” — pungent fleshy edible root

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

in the near future

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

not in physical motion

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading VARIOUS UNDESIRED TASKS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

of the highest quality

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

not desired

From this reading VARIOUS UNDESIRED TASKS.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading VARIOUS UNDESIRED TASKS.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

-ing form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

(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 Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.

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

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

during the time that

From this reading While the girls were still at breakfast, Mr. Ames drove in at the side gate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime, Norma’s asters had recovered from their almost fatal dose of Paris Green and the heliotrope that Mrs. Tompkins had sent the amateur florist to replace the one she had killed with the poison was blooming well and wafting its sweet incense upon the breezes, to be carried everywhere about the house.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The addition of a cow and a calf, the two swarms of bees, the goslings and Rhode Island Red chickens increased the interest of the girls in their farm life, but it also increased Janet’s work and responsibilities.

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

From this reading Then Natalie’s vegetables grew so well that lettuce was an every-day side dish at meals now; and soon, there would be new string beans, beet tops to cut and cook and radishes.