Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

at every point

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

in an accurate manner

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

your parents

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the cultivation of plants

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

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From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

a unit of instruction

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

engage in

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

participate in games or sport

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the season of growth

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Oh, Billy, you know I’d just love to have one!” said Mary Frances, getting the desk ready.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

the act of using

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “This time we are to make a list of what to plant, if I remember correctly,” said Billy, taking a seat.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Let me see: we will try to plant the garden so that we will have flowers in bloom from early Spring till late Fall.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In order to have flowering plants continuously in the garden, we must use the class of flowers called Per-en-ni-als,[A] _the roots of which live from year to year_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading GARDENS FOR LITTLE FOLKS “HOW would you like another lesson on gardening to-day, Mary Frances?” asked Billy the next morning as he appeared at the door of the play house.