used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
(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 Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
on the contrary
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes to be sure they need better living conditions.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It stands to reason that sick plants need medicines of some kind.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
unairedadjective
lacking fresh air
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
VEGETABLEnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading IX VEGETABLE CULTURE "As a rule, boys and girls choose to grow bush beans rather than pole beans.
water-logged
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From this reading Often the soil is sour, water-logged, unaired and totally unfit for a self-respecting plant to live in.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing resolves itself into a study of conditions, and a desire to help the plant have as comfortable a time as possible in life."
