used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
hoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
and nothing more
From this reading Just two rows were planted.
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 The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
nasturtiums
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From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Just two rows were planted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finally one foot was left between that and the foundation of the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Just two rows were planted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first row was six inches from the front edge, then a foot space left, then another drill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nasturtiums were planted four inches apart, in drills one foot apart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls of the fourth grade made the drills with the hoe handle.
