used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
(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 All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
react verbally
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The size of the entrance must not be reduced to less than three inches.
divisible by two
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
hivesnounUS /haɪvz/
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
immediately past
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The size of the entrance must not be reduced to less than three inches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
a full supply
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
quiltsnounUS /kwɪlts/
plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The size of the entrance must not be reduced to less than three inches.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The size of the entrance must not be reduced to less than three inches.
the season of growth
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
weather-proof
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From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
white-lead
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From this reading An inspection should be made of the roofs of the hives, and if they are not thoroughly weather-proof, two coats of good white-lead paint should be applied to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Carrying out the directions given last month for preparing the hives for winter, must not be delayed later than the middle of September.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two American flour bags placed over the quilts will be quite enough extra covering, or one of these stuffed with a little dry barley straw will answer the purpose even better, providing a warm covering over the frames from two to three inches thick.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading All our colonies being strong and having plenty of stores, they should now be wrapped up warmly and left undisturbed until next spring.
