Chapter X

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From this reading TO DIG UP THE GARDEN 1.

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From this reading 2.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

a compact mass

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

without stop or interruption

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading TO DIG UP THE GARDEN 1.

the act of digging

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

take in solid food

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the act of departing

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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 Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

absolutely essential

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

above and across; more than

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

like better; value more highly

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

plural of “prong” — a pointed projection

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading A fork for digging; a rake and a hoe and a “cultivator” are necessary.

on the contrary

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

precisely, exactly

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

express in words

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TO DIG UP THE GARDEN 1.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.

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

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

an affirmative

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

but in spite of that

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW TO PLANT “OH, yes,” continued Billy “I’m going to tell you how the plants eat, and why they are so fond of plant-food soup, and why they like bones (of course, for soup! that is right); but I think you would prefer that story later on, and would rather talk now about— GARDEN TOOLS The best small garden tools are a “Ladies’ Set,” for they are strong and yet small and pleasant to handle.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Drive the fork down into the ground, with your left foot on top of the prongs, and lift the clod of earth high enough to turn over.