used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading CERTAIN LITTLE GARDENS.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
divisible by two
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading CERTAIN LITTLE GARDENS.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
grown-up
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From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
how
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From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
and nothing more
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
laburnum-tree
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From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CERTAIN LITTLE GARDENS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Captain West thought himself decidedly an observant man.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was fond of his garden, and even worked in it for hours at a time; but he never noticed that within his domain there were sundry other little gardens, just as carefully tended, and exhibiting a much greater ingenuity of arrangement than his own.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is wonderful how often grown-up people walk about the world with their eyes shut.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading For instance, there was one within a few yards of the schoolroom window, just at the corner of the house, under the laburnum-tree.
