used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
BROOK-PATH
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From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
CONTRACTORnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
LUKEnounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
not any; not one
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
many times at short intervals
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
ploughsharenounUS /ˈplaʊʃeɪr/
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
RABBITnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
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 But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
rutsnounUS /rʌts/
plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
get by special effort
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
not often
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
a state of social isolation
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
thistlesnounUS /ˈθɪsəlz/
plural of “thistle” — any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
the topmost one of two
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
waggon-track
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From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
waggon-wheels
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From this reading The slow rumble of waggon-wheels seldom disturbed the dreamy silence, or interrupted the song of the birds; so seldom that large docks and thistles grew calmly beside the ruts untouched by hoofs.
accept gladly
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
(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 The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
in or at the place that
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The solitude of the place seemed to have attracted flowers and ferns as well as wild animals and birds.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But those carried hither by the birds or winds took root and flourished, secure from the rude ploughshare or the sharp scythe.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LUKE, THE RABBIT CONTRACTOR: THE BROOK-PATH The waggon-track leading to the Upper Woods almost always presented something of interest, and often of beauty.
but in spite of that
From this reading For though flowers have no power of motion, yet seeds have a negative choice and lie dormant where they do not find a kindly welcome.
