used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
cannanoun
any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
DigverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
go away from a place
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
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 Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Canna bulbs look much like sweet potatoes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Canna bulbs look much like sweet potatoes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Canna bulbs look much like sweet potatoes.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Canna bulbs look much like sweet potatoes.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
sievenounUS /sɪv/
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Canna bulbs look much like sweet potatoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leave this in planting above ground for about one-half inch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dig a hole large enough to place the canna bulb and deep enough so the stalk comes above the ground.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually a bit of stalk is left on the bulb.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A neighbour gave Philip some canna bulbs which he planted in an old sieve filled with rich dirt.
