used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
anew
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
(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 The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
Bessie
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From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
broomsnounUS /bruːmz/
plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
companionships
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From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
else
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From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
divisible by two
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
at any time
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
GardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
groweth
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From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
JOY-MISSIONARIES
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From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
not any; not one
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flowers of the Kingdom grow in like manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
on the contrary
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus groweth to perfect grace a little earthly flower.
up to a particular time
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
very small
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JOY-MISSIONARIES No flower ever comes up to perfection through one single influence; many powers and companionships, great and tiny, unite to complete its beauty.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The winds rock it, the rains wash it, the breezes fan it, the dew kisses it, the sun smiles on it, the clouds give rest to it, the soil feeds it, neighbouring shrubs shelter it, its leaves protect it, the insects enrich it--and over all is the Great Gardener.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading * * * * * If Bessie was not a success amid dishes and brooms she certainly was behind the counter; many a customer came again and again, attracted by the bright, sunny assistant, and would even patiently wait till she was disengaged rather than be served by any one else.
