used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
(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 Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
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 Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
PourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
trickleverbUS /ˈtrɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Pour the sand into the box gently, allowing it to trickle slowly in so that it spreads evenly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading Keep on pouring sand until the heads of the flowers are reached, taking care that all of them stand in a vertical position.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
at the time that
From this reading The utmost care must be taken, when the heads are reached, to see that all the petals are in their right order.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The warm sand is put in a bag or some other receptacle from which it can be easily poured.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Remember that any crumpled flowers will be pressed into any position they may assume by the weight of the sand.
