used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
in or near a particular place or position
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the season when the leaves fall from the trees
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completely unclothed
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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the supreme effort one can make
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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Bound written or printed works.
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bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
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an orange of low brightness and saturation
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bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
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Calceolarias
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
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having or capable of producing colors
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
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the time during which someone's life continues
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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
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dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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every person
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
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plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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GeraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
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grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
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greater in size or importance or degree
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inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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only a very short time before
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HARDYadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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herbaceousadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪʃəs/
characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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how
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plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
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on condition that; in the event that
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uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
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inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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Lobelias
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engage in
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a particular point in time
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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PERENNIALadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
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PERENNIALSnounUS /pərˈeniəlz/
plural of “perennial” — (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
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plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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To recall to mind.
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rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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Identical; not different.
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the season of growth
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not in physical motion
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successive (without a break)
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past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
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express in words
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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displeasing to the senses
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HARDY PERENNIALS A PERENNIAL is a plant that comes up year after year, and increases as it grows older.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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how something is done or how it happens
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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