used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
(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 It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
a social unit living together
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
granarynoun
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
only a very short time before
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
jelly-glasses
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From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
engage in
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
mowverbUS /moʊ/
cut with a blade or mower
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
pumpkinsnounUS /ˈpʌmpkənz/
plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
ROOTSnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
ryenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
express in words
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
they're
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From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (OCTOBER) It is hardly an exaggeration to say that the tip of a root acts like the brain of the lower animals.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
precisely as stated
From this reading --_Darwin._ THE BUSY FINGERS OF THE ROOTS This has been a very busy season for Mr. Root and his family.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading "And there's the corn and the wheat in the granary, and the rye and the oats and the barley; and the hay in the mow; and the pumpkins and the carrots, and the turnips, and the potatoes in the root cellar; and the jelly in the jelly-glasses, and the jam, and the preserves--we helped make them all.
at the time that
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It always is, and you can imagine they're all glad when Fall comes and they can lay by for the Winter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's your apple crop, I helped make that," Mr. Root might say.
