used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
drainagenounUS /ˈdreɪnədʒ/
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
engage in
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
not any; not one
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
make a painting
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
express in words
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading A shallow box means, if properly filled, a compact root mass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Other things to keep in mind for the constructing of the box are depth, drainage, holes, joints and paint.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If the depth be great the plants spend too much energy in root growth.
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 "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Just as bulb boxes need no great depth, so with window boxes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So if your box is to be, say three and a half feet long make it not more than ten inches deep.
