used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
botanistnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪst/
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the act of departing
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
brought together in one place
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
a man of refinement
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
herbalistnounUS /ˈɜːrbələst/
a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
magnifying-glass
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From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
the local environment
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
quinces
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From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
precisely as stated
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FOR about a fortnight or more after the departure of the pastor we had a very quiet, pleasant time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was lovely, and we made long excursions out of doors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He told me many things about flowers that I had never known or dreamed of before, showing me the several parts of the blossom, the leaves, and roots, by means of a pocket magnifying-glass which he always carried about him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We gathered apples and quinces, and hunted for herbs and flowers, for Andrew was a good deal of an herbalist (a botanist, I think they call it now, though I am sure herbalist is the prettier word), and he was in correspondence with some learned gentleman in London on the subject of plants.
